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An #Earth #Science #Quiz over the characteristics of #minerals and identification.
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1
Which of these different ways to identify minerals is considered the weakest indicator?
Magnetism
Cleavage
Color
Hardness
2
Minerals can only exist as a compound of elements.
True
False
3
which of the following is actually a mineral?
Ice Cubes
Glass
Synthetic Diamonds
Snow
4
Moh's Hardness Scale assigns a value to a mineral between:
1-7.5
1-100
1-20
1-10
5
Which of these is a more common characteristic of minerals?
Magnetism
Cleavage
Fracturing
A hardness of 7 or greater
6
Is the following example a mineral?
No
Yes
7
A mineral can come in which of these forms?
All of the Above
Solid
Liquid
Gas
8
Is the following example a mineral?
Yes
No
9
If a mineral has no cleavage, it's because:
It's not a mineral
It's unbreakable
All minerals have cleavage
It fractures
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Which of these is
NOT
true about minerals?
they have a definite chemical composition
They can be man made
they have ordered crystal arrangements
They are generally inorganic
